Shawn McGrath

Review of Tangierno/Koullshi Lounge

One of my favorite restaurants and night spots of ...

One of my favorite restaurants and night spots of all time! This place is two floors. The top floor has the restaurant and the bottom floor contains the hookah lounge. The entire place is outfitted with furniture and drapes, etc. from the Morocco so as soon as you walk in you feel like you're taken away to a different city. I always try and get one of the tables with the private tents. In addition, the service I have had every time I have come here has been just amazing. The staff really takes pride in it's work and service.

As for the menu, wow! It's almost impossible to go wrong. I haven't made a bad choice yet. Among my favorites are the Marguez Tangierino & Calamari Tagra for appetizers and the Boneless Short Ribs for an entree. No matter which entree you pick though make sure you pair it with the Seven Vegetable Couscous & Zaatar Asparagus. All food comes with complimentary mint tea but you definitely don't want to stop there for drinks as they have an extensive wine list. You can't go wrong with any of the Shiraz's but my favorite is the Tempranillo Dehesa Gago.

Your night doesn't have to end there though as they have a hookah lounge down below, called Koullshi, that has a full bar, cigars, and of course the hookah. All the furniture and tables have been imported down here as well and if you go there Thursday through Sunday they have belly dancing for live entertainment. Additionally, I recommend combining two different flavors if you are going to smoke the hookah such as Strawberry and Apple.

All in all, you will always see value and a great night out when you visit Tangierinos every time. And even if you can only go to the restaurant or just the hookah lounge, you won't be sorry.